Folk Art Paintings

An early 20th-century Chinese Batou Small Rug in light blue Details rug no. j4553 size 2' x 4' 2" (61 x 127 cm) rug type Chinese

Oil painting on canvas created around 1950 depicting a still life composition centered on a sliced watermelon accompanied by pomegranates and other fruits arranged on a neutral surface. The scene stands out for its vivid chromatic contrast: the vibrant red of the watermelon’s flesh against the deep green of its rind, complemented by the warm, organic tones of the surrounding fruits, creating a rich and balanced visual composition. The work evokes the symbolic and emotional language associated with Frida Kahlo, particularly her way of depicting fruit as metaphors for life, fertility, and a deep connection to the Mexican land. Within the Mexican pictorial tradition of the twentieth century, fruits such as watermelon and pomegranate often carry a strong symbolic presence, becoming more than simple objects and instead reflecting cultural identity and expressive depth. The painterly treatment reveals a warm palette and a soft atmospheric background that enhances the sculptural presence of the fruits. The composition recalls the sensitivity and visual language characteristic of mid-century Mexican still life...

Lovely pastoral English landscape featuring cows and castles in oil on slate board. Two cows pose near a river. Executed in a slightly naïve style. Beautiful tones. Unsigned. In orig...

American folk art painting of chickens in a farm landscape, signed 'Horiz' USA, 20th century  A captivating American folk art painting depicting chickens in a picturesque farm lands...

Impressive antique painting from England, signed by Matthews. The work depicts an atmospheric hunting scene with a fox and ducks. The canvas exhibits beautiful, distinctive signs of ...

A highly decorative and characterful painting by Michel Nizet, painted in 1930 in the typical style of the Liège School. This oil on canvas depicts an atmospheric Ardennes landscape ...

18th Century British School, Portrait of Lady and Child, oil painted on board in a naïve style, framed in a gold coloured frame. Partial old handwritten note on the back of the pai...

Circa 1970, we offer this rare Mexican Wrestler Acrilic Painting.

This striking vintage Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style st...

Wonderful reverse glass or eglomise painting featuring a young goat herd with a village in the distance. Original gilt frame. Charmingly patinated.

Striking pair of acrylic paintings on canvas of traditional Peruvian figures executed in a modernist minimalist folk style. Signed Roberto Benites and presented in wood frames.

"Guardian of the Mediterranean": Mid-19th Century Folk Painting of Valletta Harbour A large and lively Anglo-Maltese folk painting (oil on canvas) dating to the mid-19th century, ca...

About An original 19th century Mexican folk retablo "Veronica's Veil" or "El Divono Rostro" in Spain . Oil paint on tin. The Veil of Veronica, known in Italian as the Volto Santo o...

Superb Ammi Phillips American Folk Art Portrait painting, circa 1840 We are proud of our acquisition of this authentic masterpiece by Ammi Phillips (1788-1865). The finely rendered portrait depicts an attractive young girl in a delightful lifelike quality. The pretty face is a refreshing change from the stern expressions of most of the paintings showing mature female or male sitters. Phillips palette is dark with a strikingly dramatic use of light to her face. The painting, on its original stretchers, is in untouched condition. The frame is period. This painting is unsigned, as are most of his works, but bares the unmistakable characteristics of a Phillips painting. Portrait of a young girl holding a book and wearing a golden whistle. From the New England estate of the renowned Folk Art Collector and scholar, John Bauer...

Large-scale Folk Art Carnival game board, American, circa 1940s. This painted carnival game board came from Texas and combines wonderfully patinate...

Charming acrylic painting on canvas of a group of colorful figures in a tropical setting executed in a naive style. Signed Osnel in the lower right and presented in the original wood...

A Swedish Naïf country oil painting with its original silver frame. This small rustic painting on thick paper is represents the typical Swedish life of the rural working class in Mid...

An early 20th-century Chinese Batou Small animal pictorial Rug Details rug no. j5048 size 2'1'' x 4'

A mid-20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. Key features of this image ar...

Two absolutely fantastic, vintage paintings from Indonesia in a traditional Balinese style. One of the paintings is signed by the artist, W. Suaridi in the lower left (see photo). Bo...

African Ethiopian painting imported to Italy by a diplomat during the Italian occupation of Ethiopia, in the late 1930s. This tribal folk art painting depicts a battle scene and the canvas is mounted on a parallelogram-shaped frame. It is a large battle painting...

Massive abstract folk art painting signed by the artist and dated 1974 A colorful statement piece in greens and reds with yellow center eye detail Presumably originated in the Santa...

Large Vintage Russian Illustration for Alexander Pushkin’s Fairy Tale of Tsar Saltan Extraordinary Illustration of Pushkin’s Fairy Tale “Tsar Saltan” in oil on canvas. The large for...

Circa 1970, we offer this rare Mexican Wrestler Acrilic and collage Painting.

This Antique Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style storytellin...

Delightful naive painting of possibly fish hawkers or market traders Possibly Italian. Venetian? Amazing colours. Coarse canvas. Artist unknown. Initial A.D to bottom left. Pre...

After Martin Johnson Heade: Tropical Orchid over South American Landscape by Irmam, Signed and Dated 1997 Executed in 1997 and signed lower left "Irmam 5-97," this original oil on c...

A striking original painting by Canadian contemporary folk artist Scott Griffin (born 1970, Oshawa, Canada), titled “Return to Red Carpet,” created in 2008 and executed on a reclaime...

This striking vintage Balinese Kamasan painting, rendered on handwoven cotton, beautifully captures the timeless elegance of classical Wayang-style st...

A vibrant original oil on canvas by Haitian artist Samuel Saint Louis, depicting a bustling open-air market where figures gather around baskets of fresh produce. Executed with bold p...

Cangiullo Francesco View of Naples Pallonetto in Santa Lucia 1900, oil-on-board painting by the multifaceted Neapolitan futurist artist Francesco Cangiullo (Naples 1884- Livorno 197...

Abstract naive folk art style mixed media painting on canvas Magical Garden at Sunset with 3 Hedghogs Collecting Mushrooms.

Pair of Antque folk art religious paintings, oil on canvas, Jesus stations. Some paint loss . Will be shipped without glass and frame.

Antique 19th Century Indian Kalighat painting of the God Krishna worshipping his divine consort Radha. Painted in Calcutta, Bengal, India by a Bengali patua, with natural mineral pigment paints on paper. Signed illegibly in pencil, lower right. Origins of Kalighat painting written by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England: According to legend, Lord Shiva, the god of dance and destruction, was deep in meditation on Mount Kailash when he received news of the death of his consort, Sati, an avatar (or human manifestation) of the goddess Kali. He wandered for days with her body draped across his shoulders and his inconsolable grief threatened to ruin the earth. Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, was called upon to intervene. To relieve Shiva's burden, he shattered Sati's body into 51 pieces. The little toe of Sati's right foot was said to have fallen at the site of the Hooghly River...

The original oil on canvas painting depicts a country scene with a woman handing laundry on the line with a few chickens and a dog surrounding her. Bright dress and colorful laundry ...

An early 20th century 'Kamasan' cotton textile painting from Bali, Indonesia. The hand-painted image has great detail and depicts Balinese Hindu mythology. It is stretched over a can...

Victor-Philippe François Lemoine-Benoît (b. 1802), France. Oil on panel depicting a fantastical aerial vessel, with a large red balloon carrying a ship-like gondola with sails, asce...

A Korean Folk Art painting mounted as a hanging scroll. The watercolor on paper was likely dated from 1930s-1940s. The work depicts a "Jakhodo" theme (...

Evoke nostalgic warmth and homespun charm with this delightful Vintage Primitive 1960s Landscape Painting. This authentic original artwork, rendered on a sturdy board, captures the i...

Oil on panel depicting a man in a horse-drawn carriage by acclaimed outsider artist, Bruno Del Favero (b. Italy 1910, d. USA 1995), circa 1970. Fine example showcasing Del Favero's ...

A charming painted portrait of a corgi dog by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022) dated 2005. The expressive painting depicts a standing corgi in Yeager's loose, gestural hand aga...

The upper two lines show Months of Year form September to February and March to August, below the scenes of life. with Ge'ez language inscriptions.

Wonderful naive oil painting of a girl. Fabulous muted colors. The austerity of the image is matched by the simplicity of the antique bleached oak frame. I have chosen not to resto...

Charming painting of 2 female farm labourers Unsigned. In the style of Jack Kampmann Oil on board. Possibly Faroe Islands Presented in an antique whi...

Vivid and full of Southwestern spirit, this Mid-Century Southwestern still life oil painting was sourced from the estate of Jonathan Parks at his Santa Fe estate sale. The work beautifully captures the region’s distinctive aesthetic—warm desert hues, handmade textiles, and organic forms—hallmarks of midcentury Santa Fe art. The composition features a vibrant snake plant (Sansevieria) in a rustic clay pot, set before a boldly striped Mexican serape draped over a wooden chair. Rendered in expressive brushstrokes of green, ochre, and sienna, the piece evokes the rhythm and color of Southwestern modernism, where folk craft meets painterly abstraction. The painting, executed in oil on board, is framed in its original carved wood frame with beaded inner edge and natural patina. On the verso, a faint handwritten inscription appears to read “Painted in Taos by Mr. Frank ___, still life,” suggesting midcentury regional provenance tied to the Taos and Santa Fe art circles—famed for their blend of modernist experimentation and desert influence. Ideal for collectors of Southwestern modern art, Santa Fe regionalism, or folk modern still lifes, this piece exudes authenticity and quiet sophistication. It would look stunning in Adobe-inspired interiors, bohemian desert spaces, or midcentury modern homes craving a touch of warmth and history. Details: Title: Untitled (Still Life with Snake Plant and Serape) Provenance: From the Jonathan Parks Estate, Santa Fe, New Mexico Origin: Possibly Taos, mid-20th century Medium: Oil on board Frame: Original wood frame with bead detailing Condition: Light craquelure and minor surface wear consistent with age; retains rich color and original varnish. Some missing beadwork from the frame. Styling Notes: Display as a focal piece in a Southwestern or desert modern interior Pair with vintage serapes...

Gouache on paper folk art paintings by Moura Chabor (French, 1905 - 1995). The larger painting measures 15"H x 53"W x 2"D framed. The smaller painting mea...

Modernist Painting of Stylized Fish and Yachts 1960s-80s This framed Modernist painting presents a dynamic and stylized interpretation of a fish, executed in a modernist style. The ...

An oil on canvas painting of a street scene in Mons, Belgium. Dimensions of frame 49 cm Height x 42 cm Width x 3 cm Depth Just Painting 44 cm Height x 38 cm Width

A large original oil painting on plywood by the French artist Roland Gautier, created in 1997 and signed "RG". Executed with confidence and individuality, the composition presents a...

A striking pair of original 1980s black velvet paintings, each signed and dated "Wiko '83". Painted in the classic mid-century Mexican velvet-art trad...

Vintage Pichhavai painting on fabric of Krishna playing is flute with Radha and female Gopis gathered by his side. The colors, details and facial ex...

Enchanting mid century Haitian acrylic painting on canvas of African animals and ducks in a pond in a jungle setting executed in a distinctive naive style, signed Jean Claude in the ...

a 1920s Chinese Batou Scatter size Rug Details rug no. j4644 size 2'1'' x 4' 2"

A vibrant original oil on canvas by renowned Haitian artist Dieudonné Cedor, depicting a colorful village market scene with women carrying baskets in his signature expressive moderni...

Wonderful painting of the Hoher Markt Gouache on board. Signed bottom left Original painted gesso frame. Unrestored condition The measurement given is the frame size Free UK shi...

Vintage folk art style oil painting by Trevor James depicting a young girl holding a posey basket. The young girl has a serene facial expression and there is a gentle and quiet still...

Vintage folk art watercolor painting on paper - double bevel edged matte board - birch wood frame with glass - Canada (likely) - circa 1970's. Good vintage condition - artwork not v...

A striking and dramatic large-scale 6 foot wide oil on canvas painting by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022). The grand painting depicts a recumbent snow leopard rendered in the ...

Captivating Mid Century Haitian acrylic painting on canvas depicting four black cats in a lush outdoor setting with an unexpected group of plants and fruit, executed in a distinctive...

A 1993 original modern primitive painting by Balinese artist Prana, created in the legendary cultural hub of Ubud. Executed with a rich, highly textured surface, this vibrant piece b...